Felix "D-Kat" Pollard Interview - Drummer's Resource Podcast
November 18, 2013

005 – Felix “D-Kat” Pollard: Playing for the song and not your ego

In this episode of the Drummer’s Resource Podcast, I talk to LA session drummer / Lionel Richie touring drummer Felix “D-Kat” Pollard.  Felix ‘s skills have landed him tours with: Lionel Richie, Taylor Hicks, Anastacia, Shelia E., George Duke, Chaka Kahn, The Staple Singers, Jessica Simpson, Brian Culbertson, Phil Upchurch, Clay Aiken and many more….yes, he’s the real deal!

“It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have one and not be prepared.” – Whitney Young, Jr.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

  • How Felix got started playing drums
  • His work in Chicago including TV and radio
  • The move to LA and how he landed the big gigs
  • The power of playing for the music and not your ego
  • Words of wisdom before you move to a “music city”